Bastrop County property tax protest 2027: deadline, forms and how to file
To protest your 2027 Bastrop County assessment, file with the Bastrop Central Appraisal District by 17 May 2027 (May 15, or 30 days after the date on your appraisal notice, whichever is later, Tex. Tax Code §41.44), online at bastropcad-taxpayer.gsacorp.io, by mail, by email or in person.
Protest deadline17 May 2027· 208 days leftDistricts mail notices of appraised value by April 1 for homesteads and May 1 for other property, or as soon after as practicable (Tex. Tax Code §25.19). A notice is not required every year, for example when the value did not rise.
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How to file in Bastrop County
- Step 1 · by 17 May 2027
File the protest
Online at bastropcad-taxpayer.gsacorp.io with the account number on your notice, or by mailing Form 50-132. State the grounds the county recognises: incorrect appraised value and unequal appraisal.
- Step 2 · before the hearing
Prepare and submit your evidence
Ask the appraisal district for the evidence it will use at the hearing; it must make it available at least 14 days before (Tex. Tax Code §41.461). Bring your own: comparable appraised values (for an unequal-appraisal protest), photos of condition issues, repair estimates and any recent sales you have. Saying the value is wrong is not enough; the panel decides on evidence.
- Step 3
Meet, then hear
An informal review with Bastrop Central Appraisal District appraiser comes first; if you decline the offer, the Bastrop Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board hears the case. Most reductions happen at the first step.
Before you file: how to read your notice · evidence that works · informal vs formal hearing · when not to appeal
Forms
| Form | Number | Use | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Owner’s Notice of Protest | 50-132 | The protest itself. Filing through the district’s online system, where it has one, replaces this form. | Fillable PDF |
| Property Owner’s Affidavit of Evidence | 50-283 | Submit evidence in writing if you cannot attend the hearing. | Fillable PDF |
| Appointment of Agent | 50-162 | Only if someone else represents you. Appealmetrics does not. | Fillable PDF |
Appeal levels
| Level | Who hears it | Deadline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informal review | Bastrop Central Appraisal District appraiser | After you file; the district schedules it | Free |
| Formal hearing | Bastrop Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board | Scheduled by the ARB with at least 15 days’ notice | Free |
| Binding arbitration | Texas Comptroller-appointed arbitrator | 60 days after you receive the ARB order | Deposit per the Comptroller’s fee schedule; refunded less $50 if the arbitrator’s value is closer to yours |
| District court | Bastrop County district court | 60 days after you receive the ARB order | Filing fees and counsel |
What evidence the board accepts
Ask the appraisal district for the evidence it will use at the hearing; it must make it available at least 14 days before (Tex. Tax Code §41.461). Bring your own: comparable appraised values (for an unequal-appraisal protest), photos of condition issues, repair estimates and any recent sales you have. Saying the value is wrong is not enough; the panel decides on evidence.
Bastrop County questions
When is the Bastrop County protest deadline for 2027?
May 17, 2027 (May 15 is a Saturday), or 30 days after the date printed on your appraisal notice, whichever is later. Confirm the date on your notice.
How do I file a protest in Bastrop County?
File online at bastropcad-taxpayer.gsacorp.io, or mail or hand-deliver Comptroller Form 50-132 to the Bastrop Central Appraisal District, P.O. Box 578, Bastrop, TX 78602-0578.
Who hears my protest in Bastrop County?
The Bastrop Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board, a panel of county residents separate from the district’s appraisers. You can usually meet informally with a district appraiser first and settle without a hearing.
Can I protest if sale prices are not public in Texas?
Yes. Texas law lets you protest on unequal appraisal: your home’s appraised value compared with the median appraised value of comparable homes, adjusted (Tex. Tax Code §41.43(b)(3)). That test uses the district’s own records.
How do I contact the Bastrop Central Appraisal District?
Mail: P.O. Box 578, Bastrop, TX 78602-0578. Phone: (512) 303-1930. Hours and walk-in details: bastropcad.org.
Can I protest after the deadline?
Only in limited cases: a late protest with good cause before the ARB approves the records (§41.44(b)), or a motion to correct a substantial error (§25.25). Otherwise, wait for next year and set a reminder.
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Nearby counties
Travis County · Lee County · Caldwell County · Fayette County · Williamson County · Hays County · Gonzales County
- Texas Comptroller appraisal district directory
- Bastrop Central Appraisal District website
- Bastrop CAD Protest FAQs
- Bastrop CAD Protest Forms
- Bastrop CAD taxpayer protest login
- Tex. Tax Code ch. 41 — Local Review
- Texas Comptroller — Appraisal Protests and Appeals
- Texas Comptroller — Regular Binding Arbitration
- Texas Comptroller — Valuing Property (notice dates)
- Texas Comptroller — Property Tax Forms
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates (2024) and county gazetteer (2024).